Hawaii High School Rodeo Association schedule

The Hawaii High School Rodeo Association (HHSRA) will begin its 2010 rodeo season Oct. 2.

HHSRA’s mission is to promote the sport of rodeo and the highest type of conduct and sportsmanship and expose its positive image to the general public; preserve the Western Heritage; offer a privilege of family bonding; offer an opportunity of continuing education; and maintain the highest regard for the livestock.

There are seven district rodeos on Hawaii Island, Maui, Molokai, Oahu and Kauai. Each island has a keiki, junior high, and high school division.

The junior high and high school competitors compete in their district and at the end of the rodeo season have a chance to compete at the state level.

During the season the competitors earn points for their places in each of their events ranging from 10 points to 1 point.

At the end of the season, the points are added up and the competitor with the most points in each event wins a belt buckles. The all-around cowboy and cowgirl win saddles.

Hawaii Island Rodeos are scheduled for the first Saturday and Sunday of the month.

Keiki (grades K-5) and Jr. High (grades 6-8) Divisions are 8 a.m. Saturdays; High School Division (grades 9-12) are 8 a.m. Sundays. All rodeos take place at the Paniolo Park in Waimea (Parker Ranch rodeo grounds).